25 August 2008

In surfing blogs today I came across a recipe that I didn't have to make a trip to the store to get ingredients and was simple and easy to prepare. I had cucumbers and dill from the farmers market and chives in my patio garden. Jen at A2eatwrite says she first tried this dish while living in Russia. I agree with her in saying this is a "wonderfully refreshing summer treat". To view her original recipe please visit her blog right now....I will wait...aren't you glad you did? I knew you would be!!! Jen is blogging from Michigan where she teaches. We both have a deep seated joy in life and family; both celebrate a birthday in July and are kindred spirits in the kitchen.

If the cucumbers have been waxed, peel them; otherwise, wash them well but leave the peel on. Slice the cucumbers very thin and pat them dry with paper towels.

Mix together the remaining ingredients, adding vinegar to taste. Stir in cucumbers. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before refrigerating. NOTE: This is a VERY important step.

Serve well-chilled.

Serves 6

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Ivy: Here they wax cucumbers, apples...(can't think of anything else at the moment) to make them shine and look more appealing to the consumer. You have to peel the skin off anyway with garden cukes. I always purchase English cucumbers so this is not a concern because they come in plastic wrap and you eat the skin.

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My blog More Than Burnt Toast has been my passion for almost 9 years and has evolved with me over time as I have gained confidence in the kitchen. Follow my travels through Italy and Greece one recipe at a time, upcoming cooking classes at local Okanagan wineries and restaurants, as well as daily experimentation in my own kitchen. Every day we should be excited about what we are eating even if it just means making use of a wonderful find at our local farmers market. I look forward to getting to know you.